State and Federal Government

The leader of a state

• mayor
• governor
• president
• pastor

The leader of the USA

• mayor
• governor
• president
• pastor

What is an example of checks and balances?

• Congress enforces a bill
• President vetoes a bill
• President interprets a law
• Congress presents a bill

Why did the writers of the Constitution form the legislative, executive, and judicial branches?

• to decrease power
• to increase power
• to balance power
• to separate power

Which document provides the structure and limits the power of the United States government?

• The Gettysburg Address
• Articles of Confederation
• Constitution
• Declaration of Independence

Which branch can declare a law unconstitutional?

• The Executive Branch
• The Legislative Branch
• The Judicial Branch

How many branches does the state government have?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Who is in charge of the Executive Branch for the State of Michigan?

• Governor

• Secretary of State

• Attorney General

What are the 3 Branches of both the Federal and State Government?

• Executive, Legislative & Senate

• Legislative, House of Representatives & Congress

• Executive, Legislative & Judicial

How many branches of government are there at each level?

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 1